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Care Compliance Leads are on the increase within the sector, across both care homes and home care services as we move to an era of feedback and enhanced quality of care.
Good record keeping has long been a core principle in social care, with the saying ‘if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen’ guiding generations of care workers. This blog revisits the fundamentals of documentation, the role of audits, and common pitfalls, especially to support newer Registered Managers entering the sector.
The CQC’s updated Single Assessment Framework moves away from box-ticking, promoting a culture of continuous improvement that prioritises governance, internal audits, and feedback as the foundations of quality care.
This blog emphasises the importance of leadership in fostering a positive, inclusive culture that supports continuous learning and improvement in a care provision.
With an ageing population and rising complexity of needs, auditing has become a cornerstone of quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Whether it’s a clash of personalities, misaligned goals, poor communication or pressure from demands, conflict is a natural byproduct of people working together.
Whether it’s a clash of personalities, misaligned goals, poor communication or pressure from demands, conflict is a natural byproduct of people working together.
As a manager wearing so many hats to wear, time can feel like your most elusive resource. But what if a better time management was something you could achieve?
Let's explore risk assessments within social care, what they are, why they matter, how to review them and why they will help.
In the world of social care, care plans are the backbone of the care delivery.
Winter can be a particularly difficult time for those in social care, and it is our duty as Registered Managers and business owners to ensure we effectively plan.
There has been more recognition of our unpaid carers over the last few weeks since the Labour budget announcement increasing the weekly earning threshold for Carer’s Allowance and more recognition for the role they play in the wider Health and Social Care sector.
Labour delivered their first budget on 31st October, and it has since had people talking, and not for the right reasons. I have put together some of the key changes, and some practical steps you can take to ensure you are ahead of the pending changes.
As a Registered Manager, the prospect of a CQC inspection can be daunting with anxiety on the day of the inspector turning up. However, with the right preparation and mindset, you can navigate this process smoothly and confidently.
Personal development plans are a great way to structure how your team members achieve their goals and unlock their full potential. In this blog, I will dive into the fundamentals of these plans, how they will benefit your team members and the organisation and provide practical steps to creating a robust plan.